Sunday, September 11, 2011

9-11

May we reach out to one another in kindness
In honor and memory of those who lost their lives
On that September morning.
May we hold loved ones closer,
Stand taller, prouder, in gratitude.
May we never forget.

God is our refuge and strength,
   an ever-present help in trouble.
 Therefore we will not fear, though the earth give way
   and the mountains fall into the heart of the sea,
 though its waters roar and foam
   and the mountains quake with their surging.
  There is a river whose streams make glad the city of God,
   the holy place where the Most High dwells.
 God is within her, she will not fall;
   God will help her at break of day.
 Nations are in uproar, kingdoms fall;
   he lifts his voice, the earth melts.
  The LORD Almighty is with us;
   the God of Jacob is our fortress.
  Come and see what the LORD has done,
   the desolations he has brought on the earth.
 He makes wars cease
   to the ends of the earth.
He breaks the bow and shatters the spear;
   he burns the shields with fire.
 He says, “Be still, and know that I am God;
   I will be exalted among the nations,
   I will be exalted in the earth.”
Psalm 46:1-10
 
God bless America.

Saturday, September 10, 2011

Priceless

Our Labor Weekend started last Thursday when I picked up David and Shylah at the airport, stopped at the bridal shop to get Shy fitted for her bridesmaid dress, shared a quick dinner with Jennifer (and a slightly annoying waitress), and headed for the lake.

We had a house full of fun, with all 5 kids & their wives, fiance, girlfriend, grandkids, friends Kyle and Kristin, Shy's brother Joe, my brother Ted, his daughter and friend, Nana and Boomie, and the dogs. God is good.

I have to admit, I did a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad job taking pictures during the weekend. Sometimes mom, granny, floating, reading, hugging, laughing, eating, chilin' time just can't be interrupted to take pictures.

We did a lot of this.
Which made the 100 degree record temperatures a little more bearable. In fact, it was perfect weather for floating.

On Saturday, Jim cooked the traditional tailgate breakfast in anticipation of Purdue vs. Middle Tennessee State University.
 Pancakes...
 sausage, and bacon.
The boys were busy checking their phones before the start of the game. We watched some of it on tv before switching to the radio so we could head outside.
We were thankful we had decided to enjoy the game from here...
instead of from here. Did I mention it was 100 degrees??
This is Haleigh's happy face after the big win! (Which was by the skin of our teeth, I'd say.)
 To celebrate the victory, we headed out on the pontoon for a sunset cruise.
 Kyle and Shylah with Matthew and Haleigh.
 David, Ella, and Kristin.
 Joe, Kyle, and Matthew.
 Andrew entertained us with a little dancing.
 Something about fingers through the hair?
 Matthew and his new BFF.
 Big kids and little kids enjoyed the new watermat.

 Surfin' USA.
Matthew and Aunt Jennifer used the Bananagram tiles to make a puzzle with the names of everyone at the lakehouse. It was harder than you might think!
 Adam and Alli "accidentally" wearing matching shirts. Isn't that cute?
It's always nice to end the day by gathering around the fire.
 Marshmallows roasting...
 quiet conversation...
a great weekend.
So blessed.

Friday, September 2, 2011

Phone Photo Friday


It's Friday again, and time to share some sweet shots from my phone.
Looking forward to great weekend with the family at the lake.
Life is good.


InstagramCollage13 by StewMama
TV time ~ Sweet snooze ~ Draft day attire 
Look at me smile ~ M & M dribble ~ Big girl bed
Good morning ~ Stawberry chin ~ Hello cows

Linking up with Dawn at My Home Sweet Home.
Camera Phone Friday